Family Inc.

Running time: 75 mins

Surprises await the prodigal daughter?s return to the family business. It doesn?t get any more real than real life.

Emily Ting loved her life in New York City. But when her father requested she return to Hong Kong and take over the family business, Ting didn?t exactly know how to say ?no.? Promising herself she would go for just one year, she sacrificed all she had accomplished for a grueling new life as CEO in training for one of Hong Kong?s most notorious toy companies.

Two years later, she?s still there ? with no end in sight.

Admired for his creativity and innovative toys, Mr. Ting's passion for his business far exceeds that for his family?making it difficult for daughter and father to reconnect. Add to the mix a stepmom competing for the company reins and Ting finds herself trapped in a life she never chose.

Ting?s journey is an extraordinarily honest and bittersweet reflection on business, family and the sometimes combustible mix of the two.

Tamee Tanoor

Season:
2008
Premiere status:
Sneak Preview
Director:
Emily Ting, Helen Jen
Cinematography:
Helen Jen
Editor:
Emily Ting
Producer:
Emily Ting
Language:
English and Chinese w/ English subtitles
Genre:
Documentary
Music:
Michael Paul